[sdiy] Newbie power connector problem

[Sam Ecoff]

Hi All...

Sorry in advance for the newbie question.

I've been building some modules lately which don't have a spot for a . 
156" connector. So, I've been simply soldering the power leads  
directly to the board. This works o.k., but even with great care,  
with slight flexing, the cables snap. So... I'm looking for a better  
way to connect power. To be specific, I'm building boards by Mr. Ray  
Wilson, and Mr. Tom Gamble, and a couple of other designers. The  
boards by Mr. Gamble were designed to accommodate a .156" connector,  
but the mounting holes are off by just enough that a .156" connector  
won't fit, regardless of how much 'persuading' it receives. The  
boards by Mr. Wilson were not designed to accept .156" connectors. I  
don't fault either designer, I'm just looking for some advice about  
how I can improve my construction methods.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Sam E.
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